If nothing was expected of you during the cold winter months–no dissertation, work or family obligations–what would you do? For many, the answer would be: Sleep, Eat, Drink, Nap, Watch TV, Read a book, Repeat. While these responses may sound a lot like depression, they are also just a natural reaction to the realities of winter. The days are short, the nights are long and (for many) it’s colder. Physiologically, it’s hard to be motivated. Our tendency is to “bear up” and hibernate, whether we want to or not. With that said, SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is very real and can wreak havoc on completing your dissertation and other projects that need your attention.
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